OPEN COMPETITION/EXHIBITION
The Open Competition and Exhibition has been a huge success with 103 entries in this popular event. Cash prizes were awarded to the five prize winners by judge Liam Dickinson and the artists will stage a joint exhibition of new work in the summer.
All the work is for sale and the exhibition runs until Thursday 8th February.
Our next exhibition is by a group of 18 artists who meet every Friday at Bridge House Marina.  This friendly group hosts visiting artists several times a year and have a weekly topic as inspiration.  The group is organised by Diane Nicholsby and new members are very welcome.
Opening to the public on Tuesday 13th February the exhibition runs until Thursday 7th March.
More information from Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816

Membership Fees – Garstang Art Centre
Annual Fees are due by 31st January.
Subscription Fee for 2024 is £30.00.
This can be paid in to your Group Treasurer at your next Group meeting
Thank you.

Garstang Arts Centre 200 CLUB
The ”200 Club list” is open for 2024 and filling up fast. Many thanks to all who
have renewed their numbers for this coming year. Your payment will secure your chosen number(s) for the two draws in 2024 – spring and autumn. I have written a reminder email to every subscriber for whom I have an email address. If you are a subscriber and have not received a reminder about this year’s donations it means I do not have an email address for you. Please contact me by phone, by text, or by email to let me have your up-to-date details.
If you wish to pay by BACS please contact me for the bank details.
If you will be paying by cheque or by cash this can be left at the Arts Centre.
If you are not already on the list for the big £400 first prize and would like to be
please contact me
Many thanks to each and every one of you for supporting our Arts Centre.
Carolyn Worthington worthington70@outlook.com 07504148568

The Mayor’s Talking Cafe will be on Thursdays, 8th Feb , 22nd Feb and 7th March,
1.30 – 3.30pm.  Come along for a chat and a brew.

Garstang Ukulele Group
The joy of new beginnings A new year is full of endless possibilities – from trying to do things a bit better, to trying out some new things or even revisiting things that bring pride, pleasure and
satisfaction.
So, Garstang Ukulele Group, off we go again!
Ukuleles ready
Playlists ready
New performances to perfect
We launch into this year with two gigs in January. Firstly on Saturday 27th at
Whitechapel Village Hall for their winter social; followed by Oakfield Care Home on
Wednesday 31st 
We look forward to reconnecting with all the friendly faces we met in 2023 and we
can promise much more fun and enjoyment as we entertain you.
Happy New Year
Ruth McBride

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s February meeting will be held 2.00pm to 4.00pm,
on Friday 23rd at the Arts Centre. The theme will be, ‘The Poetry of Wendy Cope and
Dorothy Parker’. The meeting will be led by Hilary McGrath.
Non-members are always welcome. You can bring a poem or two to share with the
group or just come along and listen to members reciting a selection of poetry around
the theme of the month.
There is a cover charge of £1, refreshments are provided at the end of each meeting.
If you require further information please contact Gary Walmsley 01772 785693

Ukulele Soup
We started the year with mid-January CHAOS, the CHipping Aged Over Sixty party –
always a great do with a large audience.
This month we’ll be in Elswick with the WI and in Blackpool with the Salvation Army.
If you’d like an entertaining afternoon or evening with our mix of music and stand-up
comedy, contact Bob Sapey, 07985 713961.
http://www.ukulelesoup.uk

Monday Jewellery Classes
We meet Mondays 1st and 3rd of the Month 2.30pm to 5pm and 2nd and 4th of the
month 7pm to 9pm Looking forward to welcoming you back after a short break,
hopefully to reopen shortly with new Jewellery Classes in February. Our first Class is
on Monday 5th February 2.30pm to 5pm and Monday 12th February 7pm to
9pm. Take up a new hobby as one of your New Year’s resolutions and have fun
along the way! Open to Beginners or Beginners with a little
knowledge. Refreshments are available
Ring for more info Liz 01995 606470 or email  lizjewellery@aol.com

Garstang Painting Group
Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm
We are looking forward to a new exciting programme full of visiting Artists and a year
full of interesting art activities to create exciting new paintings for our Exhibitions. Our first visiting Artist is on Wednesday 7th February 1pm to 4pm with Graham Lowe painting an Acrylic Landscape. Visitor’s are welcome £4 and 50p for a brew and a biscuit. 
Liz 077911466755 or Carolyn 01253 812270

The Book Club
Unfortunately our January meeting was cancelled. Our next meeting will be on
Tuesday 6th February when we will be discussing our current book which is ‘Meet
Me At The Museum ‘ by Anne Youngson.
The story develops through a series of letters between a farmer’ s wife who lives near Bury St Edmunds and the curator of a museum in Denmark. 
For more information contact: Linda 07795064266 or Sandra 01995 603436

The John Towers Big Band
We had a great night at the first of our monthly concerts at Winmarleigh Village Hall
on 19th January .
The Band will be performing there on the third Friday of the month, so we are next
there on Friday 16th February.
Don’t forget we are still at The Arts Centre on the other Fridays of the month.
We look forward to seeing you at one of these venues.
For details contact Tony Berry 07850 06165

Songbirds
We began the New Year on the 8th January with a  full compliment of existing
members and welcomed some new ladies. We soon got into good voice enjoying a
varied programme of music, a bit of Abba, Frank Sinatra, Songs from the Shows etc.
Do feel free to join us any Monday 1.30 to 3.30p.m., a warm welcome awaits.
Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre, more details on the website.

Creative Card Making: Fourth Mon, 10.00am -12noon
Watercolour Workshop: Monday mornings
Sounds Right: First & third Mon in the month, mornings
Scrabble Group: Tues 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Folk Dancers: Tues 7.30 to 9.30pm (September to May)
Woolcraft Group: Tues 7.00 – 9.00pm & Friday 1.30 – 3.30pm
Needlework Group: Wed 10.00am -12 noon
Garstang Chess Club: Thurs 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
Paint & Chatter: Fri 10.00am -12noon

Judy Osborne (01995) 600996

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